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Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act

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2026-04-30
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Clay Fuller
Clay Fuller
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 95.0% (140 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-04-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to former President Donald Trump, the U.S. Secret Service, and local law enforcement agencies in recognition of their work protecting the government and constitutional system. Congressional Gold Medals are the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow and are typically given to individuals or groups for outstanding achievements or service to the nation. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Financial Services, which handles matters related to these medals.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8594 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8594 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald John Trump, to the United States Secret Service, and to its local law enforcement partners, in recognition of their dedication to protecting our constitutional republican form of government. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2026 Mr. Fuller introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald John Trump, to the United States Secret Service, and to its local law enforcement partners, in recognition of their dedication to protecting our constitutional republican form of government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Recent actions by President Trump, the Secret Service, and local law enforcement partners emphasize bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and stability of the United States. (2) On July 13, 2024, during a peaceful rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, President Trump was shot by a gunman who fired multiple rounds toward the stage which in addition wounded rally attendees and took the life of Corey Comperatore who died shielding his family from gunfire. (3) On September 15, 2024, a second assassination attempt was thwarted in West Palm Beach, Florida. The vigilant advance work and rapid response of the United States Secret Service identified a concealed gunman armed with a scoped rifle. Immediate proactive engagement by Secret Service agents prevented the assailant from establishing a line of sight on President Trump, ensuring his safety and leading to the swift apprehension of the suspect by local law enforcement. (4) On April 25, 2026, an act of political violence was prevented during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. An assailant armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives charged the security checkpoint outside the event ballroom. United States Secret Service agents fearlessly intercepted the threat. Simultaneously, protective details swarmed the ballroom stage to shield President Trump, executing a rapid and secure evacuation amid chaos. (5) These incidents reflect a concerning escalation in violent political rhetoric that seeks to undermine the democratic process by inciting hostility, division, and physical violence against political leaders. This reckless rhetoric created a dangerous environment that directly contributed to the acts of terror witnessed in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington, DC. (6) Showing steadfast resolve in the wake of these violent incidents, President Trump has demonstrated bravery and fortitude, refusing to waver or neglect his duties. His unwillingness to bend to those who would do him and our nation harm provides vital reassurance to the American people. (7) The agents assigned to the Secret Service Presidential Protective Division put their lives on the line, protecting the President every day. The courage, rapid reflexes, and dedication displayed by these agents exemplify the highest traditions of law enforcement. (8) Local law enforcement officers and first responders serve as an essential and integral part of the Presidential protection mission. By securing perimeters, managing massive crowds, providing specialized tactical support, executing rapid emergency medical responses, and aiding in the swift apprehension of violent suspects, State and local police forces act as vital force multipliers without which the safe movement and protection of the President would be impossible. (9) The example
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set by President Trump and the daily resolve shown by the United States Secret Service and its local law enforcement partners serve to reassure the American people that our nation is and will remain strong. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of 3 gold medals of appropriate design to each of President Donald John Trump; the United States Secret Service; and its local law enforcement partners, of which-- (1) 1 shall be presented to President Donald John Trump for public display as he sees appropriate; (2) 1 shall be presented to the United States Secret Service for display in the United States Secret Service Museum; and (3) 1 shall be presented to local law enforcement partners of the United States Secret Service for display at the National Law Enforcement Museum. SEC. 4. DESIGN AND STRIKING. (a) In General.--For purposes of the award described in section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (b) Authority To Strike Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to subsection (a), at a price sufficient to cover the costs thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--Medals struck under this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under this Act. (b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under this Act. <all>